Nicasia Vineyard
Namesake: Nicolás Catena Zapata’s grandmother
District: La Consulta
Region: San Carlos
Planted in: 1996
Altitude: 3593′ (1.095m)
Soil: Shallow loamy soil. Gravel on surface and topsoil.
Top Soil Depth: 1.97′ (0.60m)
Sub Soil Type: Alluvial and glaciar round rocks.
Average Temperature: 57.7°F (14,3°C)
Thermal Amplitude: 57.2°F (14°C)
Planted Varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Syrah
Malbec Description: Intense blackish violet color. Red fruit aromas with floral notes. Full, concentrated mouthfeel with sweet tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon Description: Deep, opaque violet color. Rich, concentrated cassis flavors and aromas. Finely grained tannin structure.